Oslo-based record label LEK kick off the year with a 15-track various artist compilation named ‘Smooth‘, enlisting artists from Norway and Georgia.
LEK gave each artist an open ended prompt: “Rather than just asking for tracks, we sent out an invitation commissioning everyone involved to make a smooth track.” The resulting tracks present varied interpretations of that prompt, with the majority of tracks offering cloudy, low-slung electronica fit for a mellow chill out vibe.
Our pick from the compilation is Kromoplastik’s ‘JRKNZ‘ – a biting slab of acid singed techno that rips a hole in the dancefloor and plunges us backward in time to a day when the TR-808 was the one drum machine to rule them all.
‘Smooth’ is scheduled for release on 1st March via LEK. Order a copy from Bandcamp.
TRACKLIST
1. Erik Mowinckel – Smog
2. Rosmos – Rosmos
3. Tapo Metreveli – Dabrida Ponti
4. Toke – Skepta
5. Trym Søvdsnes – Goodboy Acid
6. Anders Hajem – Control
7. Skyra – Full Moon Technology
8. Nolen – Suntitled
9. Lárus – Mindset
10. Bass Commander – Cyborgs in Leather
11. Nikusha Kakoishvili – Back to Life
12. Rydeen – Clumsy
13. Kromoplastik – Jrknz
14. Patås – Melba
15. DJ Astrobee – Coconut